WHAT from afar looks like another piece of street art on a Bristol Road is actually the end of someone’s relationship it looks like.

This golden sculpture of a slumped over man outside a church on Whiteladies Road had people stopping on their morning walk to work today, as attached to the piece of art was a note seeming to end a relationship between a couple named Jane and John.

The note, which is placed between the sculptures two feet, reads: “Dear John, I don’t love you anymore. I’ve met someone new. So so so sorry. Love Jane xxx”

It’s not clear whether the note is genuine or who is behind the sculpture, which appeared opposite Clifton Down station overnight.

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That's two articles about 'street art' in Clifton in the past week, the other was regarding the, 'You are so beautiful' street sign by the tunnel. Are you trying to get Clifton 'down with the kids'? Go boho? Like in the olden days before money? Risible. My favourite street art in Bristol is the residual image of the pre-value 'Banksy' that was removed from the 'City Hall' fountain. Baa!

Artistically speaking, This could be interpreted as a symbol of homeless issues for ex forces members returning to home to nothing. (As exemplified by the film) Dear John is a term to describe the letter a solder receives when there partner breaks up with them. And as we know there is a link to former soldiers etc being homeless when they return from the forces, so the train station location could reinforcing that?